CBC: Why it's unlikely Alberta actually gained 79,000 'government jobs' in just a few years

2018-09-09 (71 Days Old)Total Views: 66 | Last 7 Days: 7

You might have heard that the number of government workers has ballooned in Alberta, but this is based on an estimate that Statistics Canada says should be taken with a grain of salt, as the results aren't reflected in more precise measurements of employment.

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